Validation

/vˌælɪdˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌvæɫəˈdeɪʃən/

[noun]

Validation

[NOUN]

the act of making something legally acceptable and the declaration of it

the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something

synonyms : proof

substantiation

the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof

synonyms : establishment

Examples

1. When the shoot is complete, Ruth, who is also always looking for validation, fishes for a compliment from a new cameraman.

2. Jack was struggling and found comfort in venting his problems to his brother Joe, looking for sympathy and validation.

3. Amanda ended her relationship with Josh when she discovered his habit of kissing and telling, realizing that he valued attention and validation more than their privacy and trust.

4. Yes-- validation.